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Amy Silverman

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    January 23, 2012

    Five Creative Writing Classes in February

    Whether you've been writing for a while, or just thinking about getting started, everyone can use a boost of inspiration from time to time. This round-up of writing workshops could be just the thing to help you put your stories on the page. Many of them are one-day events too -- easy to ge ... More >>

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    October 20, 2011

    The Ocean Buffet

    ​ There is sketchy and then there is down right punishment. It was the latter for our next foodie victim. In this edition of Dare to Dine, Chow Bella editor Amy Silverman and our last Dare to Dine warrior, Erica O'Neil, challenged fellow Chow Bella contributor Shannon Armour to go where no Chow Be ... More >>

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    October 13, 2011

    Rainbow Chocolate Bacon Pecan Caramel Corn: Fair Food Showdown

      ​With the Arizona State Fair headed our way tomorrow, we at Chow Bella decided on our latest challenge: Create a "fair food" that kicks it up a notch No one dared to cook with bugs, but we did have some creative entries. Check back later this week, when critic Laura Hahnefeld will ch ... More >>

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    October 25, 2010

    Pumpkin Showdown: And the Winner Is . . .

    ​Was the Pumpkin Showdown our best cook-off yet? I think so, hands down.Our enthusiasm for this seasonal ingredient started early. Well over a month ago, contributor Cyndi Coon started drumming up excitement for all things pumpkin at local restaurants, and before long, the whole Chow Bella staff w ... More >>

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    October 20, 2010

    Pumpkin Showdown: Pumpkin-Swirl Brownies

    Jonathan McNamara​We are obsessed with pumpkin so much over here at Chow Bella that we thought it was time to take all the smack talk to task with a pumpkin showdown. All the blog contributors gathered 'round the table with their best pumpkin recipes to see whose dish gets the Great Pu ... More >>

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    July 6, 2010

    Brownie Showdown: And the Winner Is . . .

    Jonathan McNamara​I can't believe I went out and ate lunch before our blog meeting the other week -- the day when a bunch of Chow Bella contributors showed up with brownies. What was I thinking? And yet, somehow I found room to try them all, complete with a big cup of milk that made everyth ... More >>

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    April 16, 2010

    Thin Mint Showdown: And the Winner Is . . .

    The Chow Bella contributors do not make it easy on me.  I showed up at a recent meeting to discover a huge spread of beautiful, chocolatey desserts on the conference room table, each one of them with my name on it (metaphorically speaking). Everyone really hustled to create some new dessert o ... More >>

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    April 13, 2010

    Thin Mint Showdown: Thin Mint Pudding Cup

    Jonathan MacNamaraIt's what's on the inside that counts...​One can never have enough Thin Mints. At least that's what we thought until Managing Editor Amy Silverman brought in a dozen unsold boxes to a recent Chow Bella meeting. If one must make lemonade when life hands one lemons, we theorize ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2010

    Thin Mint Showdown: Steeplechase Cupcakes

    Jonathan McNamaraSteeplechase Cupcakes​One can never have enough Thin Mints. At least that's what we thought until Managing Editor Amy Silverman brought in a dozen unsold boxes to a recent Chow Bella meeting. If one must make lemonade when life hands one lemons, we theorized one must make dese ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    Thin Mint Showdown: Thin Mint Mojito Madness

    One can never have enough Thin Mints. At least that's what we thought until Managing Editor Amy Silverman brought in a dozen unsold boxes to a recent Chow Bella meeting. If one must make lemonade when life hands one lemons, we theorized one must make dessert when life hands one unwanted Girl Scout c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2008

    Monday Night Martha: Chocolate Ginger Bars

    Monday Night Martha has its roots a couple years back, in a now-defunct book club. The book club had been around for years -- members had come and gone -- and the thing really was on its last leg, when we decided (well, I decided -- it was my pick that month) we should read the book "Julie and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2008

    McCainia: It's Over

    Monday Night Martha has its roots a couple years back, in a now-defunct book club. The book club had been around for years -- members had come and gone -- and the thing really was on its last leg, when we decided (well, I decided -- it was my pick that month) we should read the book "Julie and ... More >>

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    October 2, 2008

    Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, October 2, 2008

    Monday Night Martha has its roots a couple years back, in a now-defunct book club. The book club had been around for years -- members had come and gone -- and the thing really was on its last leg, when we decided (well, I decided -- it was my pick that month) we should read the book "Julie and ... More >>

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    September 25, 2008

    Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, September 25, 2008

    Monday Night Martha has its roots a couple years back, in a now-defunct book club. The book club had been around for years -- members had come and gone -- and the thing really was on its last leg, when we decided (well, I decided -- it was my pick that month) we should read the book "Julie and ... More >>

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    September 5, 2008

    Betsy Schneider's Controversial Photographs at the Kitchenette: Last Night, Tonight

    Monday Night Martha has its roots a couple years back, in a now-defunct book club. The book club had been around for years -- members had come and gone -- and the thing really was on its last leg, when we decided (well, I decided -- it was my pick that month) we should read the book "Julie and ... More >>

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    August 28, 2008

    Feedback from the issue of Thursday, August 28, 2008

    Monday Night Martha has its roots a couple years back, in a now-defunct book club. The book club had been around for years -- members had come and gone -- and the thing really was on its last leg, when we decided (well, I decided -- it was my pick that month) we should read the book "Julie and ... More >>

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    August 15, 2008

    This Weekend: That Enthralling Gallop, D.L. Hughley and La Tomatina

    Monday Night Martha has its roots a couple years back, in a now-defunct book club. The book club had been around for years -- members had come and gone -- and the thing really was on its last leg, when we decided (well, I decided -- it was my pick that month) we should read the book "Julie and ... More >>

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    December 28, 2006

    Letters From the Issue of Thursday, December 28, 2006

    Monday Night Martha has its roots a couple years back, in a now-defunct book club. The book club had been around for years -- members had come and gone -- and the thing really was on its last leg, when we decided (well, I decided -- it was my pick that month) we should read the book "Julie and ... More >>

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    June 2, 2005

    Letters

    Letters from the issue of Thursday, June 2, 2005

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    April 28, 2005

    Winning News

    New Times honored by Arizona Press Club and beyond

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    December 9, 2004

    Letters

    Letters from the week of December 9, 2004

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    January 8, 2004

    Letters

    Letters from the week of January 8, 2004

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    November 20, 2003

    Letters

    Letters from the week of November 20, 2003

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    November 6, 2003

    Letters

    Letters from the week of November 6, 2003

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    October 23, 2003

    Letters

    Letters from the week of October 23, 2003

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    April 10, 2003

    Teen Dispirit

    Letters from the week of April 10–16, 2003

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    April 3, 2003

    Organ Players

    Letters from the week of April 3, 2003

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    January 30, 2003

    Here Comes the Judge

    Letters from the week of January 30, 2003

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    August 8, 2002

    Second Cup

    Letters from the week of January 30, 2003

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    August 1, 2002

    The Kids Are Not All Right

    Letters from the week of August 8, 2002

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    July 11, 2002

    Klahr v. The Bar

    Letters from the week of July 11, 2002

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    May 2, 2002

    Sins of the Fathers

    Letters from the week of May 2, 2002

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    April 25, 2002

    Portrait of a Young Man

    Letters from the week of April 25, 2002

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    December 20, 2001

    Letters

    From the week of December 20, 2001

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    May 3, 2001

    Letters

    From the week of May 3, 2001

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    March 22, 2001

    Letters

    From the week of March 22, 2001

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    December 21, 2000

    Letters

    From the week of December 21, 2000

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    March 2, 2000

    Letters

    From the week of December 21, 2000

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    September 30, 1999

    Pols Posturing for Promotions

    Who's angling for what, and against whom

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    July 8, 1999

    Letters

    From the week of July 8, 1999

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    January 21, 1999

    Letters

    From the week of January 21, 1999

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    December 31, 1998

    Letters

    From the week of January 21, 1999

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    February 26, 1998

    Letters

    From the week of January 21, 1999

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    January 1, 1998

    Letters

    From the week of January 21, 1999

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    May 1, 1997

    Letters

    From the week of January 21, 1999

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    February 27, 1997

    Letters

    From the week of January 21, 1999

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    January 30, 1997

    Letters

    From the week of January 21, 1999

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    July 4, 1996

    Letters

    From the week of January 21, 1999

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    May 2, 1996

    New Times Sweeps Top Journalism Awards

    From the week of January 21, 1999

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    December 21, 1995

    Letters

    From the week of January 21, 1999

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